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Oral prednisone is no more effective than placebo for sciatica pain and provide only modest improvement in function

Prednisone for Sciatica No Better Than Placebo

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But steroid was tied to small improvements in ability to perform daily activities
Medical marijuana users don't appear to increase their risk for drug or alcohol abuse if they also take prescription pain medications

Pain Med Rx + Medical Cannabis Doesn’t Seem to Up Abuse Risk

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But researchers say doctors should be kept informed of dual usage
There was a sharp rise in the number of emergency department visits involving tramadol between 2005 and 2011

Tramadol-Related ER Visits Up 2005 to 2011

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U.S. report found problem was greatest among women and patients 55 and older
Fewer new mothers have been prescribed codeine since public health officials warned about a rare

Codeine Rx for New Mothers Trending Down

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Rx poses danger for ultra-rapid codeine metabolizers who breastfeed
The Senza spinal cord stimulation system has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs

FDA: Senza Device Relieves Spinal Pain Without Paresthesia

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Implanted device treats chronic back pain
Exercises to strengthen the hips may ease calf pain for people with peripheral artery disease

Hip Flexor Strengthening May Help Ease Pain of PAD

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Researchers report that patients might also be able to walk longer
The etiology of pain in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is complex

Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Dz Pain Often Refractory

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Review examines etiology of disease and suggests stepwise approach for pain management
For patients with early-stage breast cancer treated with aromatase inhibitors

Both Omega-3, Placebo Help With Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Pain

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For patients with early breast cancer, no difference between improvement with omega-3, placebo
Texting during minor surgery cuts the need for pain relievers among patients receiving regional anesthesia

Texting Cuts Patients’ Need for Pain Meds During Surgery

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Findings among patients receiving regional anesthesia during minor surgery
A comparison of three treatments for opioid dependence indicates that patients given buprenorphine in the emergency department do better than those given only referrals. The research was published in the April 28 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Buprenorphine Given in ER Benefits Opioid Dependent

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Works better than simple referrals in opioid-dependent patients, researchers say